Ex-Chargers RB Michael Turner inducted into MAC Hall of Fame

Ex-Chargers RB Michael Turner inducted into MAC Hall of Fame

Former Chargers and Falcons running back Michael Turner not only was one of the better players at his position in franchise history while with San Diego, but he also had an outstanding collegiate career at Northern Illinois University (NIU).

Wednesday, Turner’s efforts while with the Huskies were honored by being inducted into the MAC Hall of Fame in Cleveland, and his acceptance speech was full of affectionate glimpses back at his storied career with NIU.

.@NIU_Football legend Michael Turner (NIU, 2000-03) was inducted into the MAC Hall of Fame last night in Cleveland. Great to see Michael not only proud to be a Huskie, but proud of the league he excelled in. pic.twitter.com/cGKgWiCY4P

With the Huskies Turner amassed 4,941 rushing yards on 5.3 yards per carry with 43 touchdowns and was a big part of leading a narrative that saw the MAC enter the discussion as being respectable, and possibly even feared by some opponents.

While with the Chargers Turner once again displayed his surprising speed for a man of his size at 5-foot-10 and 237 pounds en route to amassing 1,257 rushing yards on 5.5 yards per carry with six touchdowns while playing second fiddle to Pro Football Hall of Fame RB LaDainian Tomlinson.

He got his chance to start and shine with Atlanta after four seasons behind Tomlinson and once again Turner didn’t disappoint, racking up 6,081 rushing yards on 4.3 yards per carry with an astounding 60 scores.

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